Basil Oil Recipe
This homemade basil oil is a delicious topping on bread, pasta, meat, and veggies. It's such a flavorful condiment!
Servings 32
Calories 11kcal
Cost $.09 per tablespoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 1 3/4 cups extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the basil leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds. Strain the basil and transfer it to a bowl of cold water for an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Drain the basil again and place it in a high powered blender. Add the garlic, salt, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Process well.
- Add the remaining 1 1/4 cups of oil to the blender and pulse to combine. Scrape down the sides if needed.
- Store the basil oil in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Leftovers can be frozen in an ice cube tray.
Nutrition
Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
